Recreation Assistant

7 days ago

Sacramento, California, United States City of Sacramento, CA Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Recreation Aide to join our team at the City of Sacramento, CA. As a Recreation Aide, you will be responsible for leading and monitoring various recreation activities, special events, and human service programs for older adults, including those with memory loss. This is a part-time, non-career position that requires a strong ability to work with older adults and provide personal care assistance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead group activities adapted for older adults and older adults with memory loss, including arts, crafts, singing, dancing, group walks, games, and reminiscing.
  • Initiate and encourage socialization among participants.
  • Assist older adults with personal care needs and mobility issues.
  • Ensure the safety of participants by monitoring for wandering and other behaviors related to memory loss.
  • Greet and welcome participants, visitors, and volunteers.
  • Compile basic written records related to assigned programs or facility.
  • Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
  • Answer the telephone and serve the older adult population at a public counter.
  • Promote neighborhood and community recreation events specifically for older adults.
  • Perform various tasks necessary for the daily functioning of the facility, including reservations, compiling data for statistical reports, maintaining inventory records, and operating computers and other office equipment.
  • Monitor facility use and prepare and set up facilities for recreational use.
Requirements
  • Knowledge of basic first aid and safety practices.
  • Knowledge of basic office methods and equipment.
  • Ability to lead and/or monitor recreation programs and activities designed specifically for older adults and older adults with memory loss.
  • Ability to provide personal care to older adults, including assistance with eating, using the restroom, and mobility.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to work with older adults who have memory loss and/or are physically frail.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
Working Conditions

This is an active position requiring the ability to move about on foot, with frequent walking and standing; frequent starts and stops; perform simple and power grasping; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with participants and staff; visual acuity to read and record documents and make observations, intermittently, lift, carry or move equipment of 35 pounds or less; ability to assist with the transfer of participants, including, but not limited to, chair to wheelchair.

May be required to work evenings and weekends. Work is performed primarily indoors with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and includes contact with human biological hazards when assisting participants with bathroom care.

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